Revela and Lactose balancing act?

[grandmaof2girls]

I have a gfr of 20. With renvela my phosphorus is acceptable. That's the good news. Bad news is the HORRIBLE constipation. Never thought I'd never learning to use a snake at 70! Doc told me to take the label dosage for a few days and then "titrate." Easy for her to say...I go (no pun intended) back and forth between not enough and too much. So I am still uncomfortable and anxious much of the time. BTW, I'm not on dialysis. Anybody else have this issue? I'd like to hear how others deal with this.

[fernrod]

Lactulose is what my Dr. prescribed for me and it works but I cant get to far from toilet. I have tried prunes, dates only to have my potassium elevated. Beware high potassium is dangerouse

[Grossiegirl]

I eat green beans anyway I can, low in potassium, great for movement, gfr 8😊

[grandmaof2girls]

I will eat more green beans, thanks. Im curious...are you taking the full label dose every day? I know everybody's different, but sometimes it doesn't kick in for several days, and then I have a lot of bloat and cramping. Any advice?

[NGL4711]

Have you tried a stool softener? Something like Colace. You can buy a store brand (it's cheaper)

[geebranz]

Have a good day

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